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Experts and enthusiasts competitively collaborate in the creation of screen-centric "best of" lists. Hosted by draft commissioners Clay Keller and Ryan Marker. "Most impeccable taste in guests." - Entertainment Weekly

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Latest Episodes

Film & TV editors Darrin Navarro (Apple's Cape Fear, Screen Drafts All-Star) and Josh Ethier (Buddy, Screen Drafts Rookie) meet at the Draft Table to competitively / collaboratively rank the 11 feature films directed by editor-turned-director HAL ASH... more

It's the epic conclusion of the ROBERT ALTMAN SUPER DRAFT! After facing off with each other GM individually between November 2025 and June 2026, Ryan is now joined by ALL THREE (Mitchell Beaupre, Walter Chaw, & Emily St. James) to competitively / col... more

September 8th, 2026 is the 60th anniversary of STAR TREK, one of the most enduring and impactful franchises in the history of film and television. To celebrate, Clay gathered his Star Trek-focused Group Chat, Adam B. Vary, Bryan Cogman, Dave Schillin... more

It's the grand finale of BROOKS MONTH! We are joined once again at the Draft Table by Filmspotting SVU co-hosts Matt Singer (Funny Business, out October 6th) and Jordan Hoffman (Starlog) for a competitive / collaborative ranking of the 13 feature fil... more

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Recent Guests

Darrin Navarro
Screen Drafts all-star, guest GM
Screen Drafts
Episode: HAL ASHBY SUPER DRAFT (with Darrin Navarro & Josh Ethier, and Frank Berman)
Josh Ethier
Screen Drafts rookie, guest GM
Screen Drafts
Episode: HAL ASHBY SUPER DRAFT (with Darrin Navarro & Josh Ethier, and Frank Berman)
Mitchell Beaupre
Guest GM
Episode: ROBERT ALTMAN SUPER DRAFT: PART FOUR (with Ryan Marker, Mitchell Beaupre, Walter Chaw, Emily St. James, & Alonso Duralde)
Emily St. James
Guest GM
Episode: ROBERT ALTMAN SUPER DRAFT: PART FOUR (with Ryan Marker, Mitchell Beaupre, Walter Chaw, Emily St. James, & Alonso Duralde)
Ryan Marker
Co-commissioner/Host
Episode: ROBERT ALTMAN SUPER DRAFT: PART FOUR (with Ryan Marker, Mitchell Beaupre, Walter Chaw, Emily St. James, & Alonso Duralde)
Alonso Duralde
Co-commissioner guest
The Film Verdict
Episode: ROBERT ALTMAN SUPER DRAFT: PART FOUR (with Ryan Marker, Mitchell Beaupre, Walter Chaw, Emily St. James, & Alonso Duralde)
John Heard
Guest GM participating in the Star Trek TOS draft
Screen Drafts
Episode: STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES mini-MEGA DRAFT (with Bryan Cogman, Dave Schilling, John Heard, & Adam B. Vary)
Jordan Hoffman
Guest GM, Mel Brooks authority and film critic
Screen Drafts / Collider-style discussions
Episode: MEL BROOKS SUPER DRAFT (with Matt Singer & Jordan Hoffman)
Matt Singer
Guest GM, author of Funny Business
Vox/Film critics and author
Episode: MEL BROOKS SUPER DRAFT (with Matt Singer & Jordan Hoffman)

Hosts

Clay Keller
Host and Draft Commissioner with long-standing role at Screen Drafts; central figure in steering debates, vetoes, and roundtable dynamics.
Ryan Marker
Co-host and commissioner; contributes strategic framing, commentary, and oversight of draft mechanics alongside Clay.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Big Fan

    I love the podcast, hosts and GMs. Some of them drive me crazy, but I guess that’s part of the game. I’m still catching up on the old episodes. I’m still smarting from the Billy Wilder one. Really no Some Like it Hot??? Yes Ryan, you forever will be haunted by that omission.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrzNLA
    United Statesa month ago
  • Less rookies

    Never have the Restaurant Movies guys on again please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nfjdsidnhdkskdbdb
    United States4 months ago
  • 5 stars but enough

    Came here cuz I’ve been catching up and … I cannot believe you let Jo Robinson play Hamnet before it had a wide release. Also, someone tell her to stop referring to actors and other industry players by their first name only.

    There was a recent episode where Clay tried to move people along as if he isn’t the reason for the every episode’s bloat.

    Stop giving Adam B Vary 45 uninterrupted minutes to talk about a movie. Enough.

    I love you guys though. Ryan, step it up and get these people in che... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chodelisa Frank
    United States6 months ago
  • great, with one exception

    great show, love the discussions the format inspires. sorry to say it but drea is an overbearing presence on every episode in which she appears—can’t believe yall made daniel waters listen to her go on and on. anyway, great show generally!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    possumpendulum
    United States7 months ago
  • Outrageous

    -ly bad

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    My Dooood
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Mix of highbrow analysis and playful banter makes episodes addictive.
Long-form format can be polarizing but rewards cinephiles with depth.
Guests bring strong opinions; debates can be fierce but entertaining.
Community vibe and booster club segments add value for sponsors and fans.
Smart, passionate discourse with stellar guests and deep film knowledge.

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HAL ASHBY SUPER DRAFT (with Darrin Navarro & Josh Ethier, and Frank Berman)
Q: Did you have a relationship with the filmography here before agreeing to do this?
Josh and Darren had prior familiarity; Josh was brought in as a rookie with a personal passion for Ashby, while Darren had deeper experience, which shaped the collaborative dynamic.
MEL BROOKS SUPER DRAFT (with Matt Singer & Jordan Hoffman)
Q: What makes Blazing Saddles stand out as the top Mel Brooks film?
Matt argues it represents Brooks' live-wire energy, bold parody, and the way the film exposes racism within Western tropes while still delivering deeply human characters and inventive jokes; the film's boldness and enduring cultural impact make it the standout choice.
RICHARD BROOKS mini-MEGA (with Ryan Marker & Oriana Nudo)
Q: Question number one in trivia: This social issue drama was the final screenplay written by Brooks that he did not direct.
The group discusses several possibilities, with Strom... Storm Warning being mentioned as a clue, but the exact answer is not definitively confirmed in the excerpt.
JAMES L. BROOKS SUPER DRAFT (with Eva Anderson & Clay Keller)
Q: Name one of the funny or provocative James L. Brooks aliases featured in a Treehouse of Horror episode.
James Hellbrooks (others mentioned include James L. Bones).
JAMES L. BROOKS SUPER DRAFT (with Eva Anderson & Clay Keller)
Q: Name the person that achieved Best Director Oscar for their directorial debut directly before James L. Brooks or after him.
Robert Redford for Ordinary People.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Screen Drafts

What is Screen Drafts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-form, debate-driven roundtable format brings together film critics, writers, directors, and industry figures to build definitive “best of” lists across themes and eras. Hosts Clay Keller and Ryan Marker guide serpentine drafts, with guest GMs offering expert perspectives, backstories, and veto-driven strategy. Episodes blend deep cinephile analysis, production history, and playful trivia, all wrapped in a community vibe that rewards strong opinions, convivial banter, and surprising curveballs. Notable strengths include the ambitious guest roster, a clear ruleset with veto dynamics, and a willingness to cover everything from Greek myth cinema to festival histories, making the listening experience both educational and highly entertaini... more

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